The Western Command Armed Forces of the Philippines successfully conducted a reprovisioning mission to BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) at Ayungin Shoal to replenish the supplies and materials needed by its crew on 2-August-2022.

Escorting the reprovisioning boat, MV Unaiza Mae 2, were the Philippine Coast Guard’s newest Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV), the BRP Teresa Magbanua MRRV 9701 and BRP Malapascua MRRV 4403 to protect the supply delivery by MV Unaiza Mae 2.

“I am very pleased with the smooth conduct of our resupply run to Ayungin Shoal. We hope that we can sustain this effort aimed at promoting harmonious relations in the West Philippine Sea among claimant countries.” VAdm Alberto Carlos, Commander of AFP’s Western Command (WESCOM) said.

WESCOM has significantly improved its support for the conduct of reprovisioning missions not only to BRP Sierra Madre but to all Philippine-held Islands in the West Philippine Sea.

“These logistic runs cannot stop. We must ensure our continuing support to the morale and welfare of our troops. Standing watch on distant and isolated islands is one of the most difficult duties a soldier can endure. The least we can do is to ensure sustained support to their requirements,” VAdm Carlos added.